Rising since 1998, #5,608 for boys today.
Popularity of Syris since 1996
Babies named Syris per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 106 |
| 2010s | 148 |
| 2020s | 109 |
Meaning & origin
Syris is a modern male name that entered U.S. records in 1996, a time when distinctive, short names ending in -is began to gain traction. It reached its peak rank of 5,608 in 2019, with an incidence of about 1 in 106,755 newborns in the latest year of data, 2025. Since 1998, its usage has been on a consistent rising trajectory, though it remains uncommon. The name's etymology is debated; it may be a creative respelling of Syrus or a variant of Cyrus, a Persian name meaning 'sun'. Its origins are best described as Modern English, reflecting a trend of coined names that sound familiar yet fresh. As a rare choice, Syris offers a distinctive, modern sound without straying far from traditional roots.
Syris is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1996. It may be a variant of Cyrus, which is of Persian origin meaning 'sun' or 'throne', or a creative respelling of Syrus. Its rise in usage likely reflects the trend of names ending in -is.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sy
Sibling names for Syris
Names that share Syris's style, for a brother or sister.
